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Stephen Downes

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As always, I ask the question of what constitutes 'success' in this context. Based on the language used in the text, 'success' means something like being aligned with the school development plan, scalable, cost-limited, and (among others) be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-related (SMART). Interestingly, almost none of this applies to my most recent experiments in MOOCs. Would limiting my work in this way make it successful? Not, to me, in any of the ways I value. In fact, one value I have embraced is designing ways participation and outcomes in my MOOC can't be measured. I don't know what will make my MOOC successful - but I think I'll recognize it if I see it.

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